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ZOLA

1185 SPRING CENTRE S BLVD #1080, Altamonte Springs FL 32714 · 4075165868

Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905112
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -chorizo.
High priority/01B-24-5
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw burger over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator removed
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Plate in microwave. Cleaned (corrected on site) -Multiple pans in drawer cooler had food residue. Operator removed to be cleaned ( corrective action taken)
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink at warewashing area. Operator cleaned
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine and on cook line. Operator replaced
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep tables
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Drawer cooler under grill
Basic/14-11-5
Light not functioning. 2 under hood. Operator replaced
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of upright oven doors
Basic/23-03-4
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Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -chorizo.
High priority/01B-24-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -roasted potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); short ribs (50F - Cold Holding); croquettas (50F - Cold Holding) in drawers under flat grill less than 1 hour per chef. Busy meal period. Will monitor and ice if required.
High priority/03A-02-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -hot side 2, cold side 2. Operator will replace.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets torn on drawers under flat grill.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -inside bottom of ice scoop holder. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -oven interior and exterior soiled. -hand wash sink at end of cook line soiled. -walk-in cooler fan covers and shelves have build up of dirt and food debris. -holster under soda gun at bar slightly soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Speaker inside hand wash sink at prep station
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in walk in cooler. Operator opened package
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Ice cream containers in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open drink container in Reach in cooler at salad station
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -multiple cutting boards in kitchen. Per operator, will sand/plane cutting boards.
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 kitchen employees.
Basic/13-04-4/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. -raw chicken on tray above beer, juice in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom.
High priority/08A-11-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -croquettes (48F - Cold Holding); lamb chops (46F - Cold Holding) in cold drawers under flat grill less than 4 hours. Operator moved product to walk in cooler for temperature recovery.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hot water handle missing on hand wash sink at left end of cook line.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Facility placed work order, time extend additional 7 days. Time Extended
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -yellowtail. Operator opened packages immediately.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -multiple cutting boards in kitchen. Per operator, will sand/plane cutting boards.
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 kitchen employees.
Basic/13-04-4/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in walk in cooler. -oven interior has build up of grease/food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. -raw chicken on tray above beer, juice in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom.
High priority/08A-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -croquettes (48F - Cold Holding); lamb chops (46F - Cold Holding) in cold drawers under flat grill less than 4 hours. Operator moved product to walk in cooler for temperature recovery.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hot water handle missing on hand wash sink at left end of cook line.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -yellowtail. Operator opened packages immediately.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -multiple cutting boards in kitchen. Per operator, will sand/plane cutting boards.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 kitchen employees.
Basic/13-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in walk in cooler. -oven interior has build up of grease/food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food not properly protected from contamination. -croissant in contact with bar towel during prep. Product moved away from towel.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -black beans 3 oz past 7 days. Operator discarded.
High priority/01B-24-5
No soap provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -hand wash sink on wall past dish machine.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -sanitizer not dispensing properly, ran multiple cycles, changed container of product. <50ppm. Operator will use dish machine in kitchen or 3 compartment sink until repaired.
Basic/16-55-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease and food debris on cook line floors under equipment. Wall, ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -above cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of over has build up of food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -bruschetta made 11/22. Operator discarded.
High priority/01B-24-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -croquettas (41-45F - Cold Holding) in front of cook line drawer less than 1 hour. Product above 41&deg;f at front of drawer. -smoked salmon (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (46F - Cold Holding); bruschetta (46F - Cold Holding) in top left drawer of cooler. Drawer slightly ajar. All product out of temperature less than 4 hours, operator will move product for temperature recovery.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -rolling cart blocking hand wash sink on cook line.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 kitchen employees.
Basic/13-04-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -blue ice scoop holder soiled in bottom. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized holder and scoops.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handles of scoops in bulk dry goods in contact with product.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers, shelf has build up of dust above covered food. -fan above prep area dusty.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.